Operator, Lactoferrin Control Room

Join the California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) team, a farmer-owned cooperative dedicated to sustainably producing the highest quality dairy products while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. CDI products are delivered locally and around the world. Located in Central California, this state-of-the-art facility manufactures milk powder, including our newest line, lactoferrin. We encourage you to be part of our team that's shaping the future of dairy, right from the heart of California!

We believe in valuing our team with a total rewards package that goes beyond the basics. You'll find we offer competitive pay and incentive programs designed to recognize and reward your contributions.
Competitive medical,dental, and vision benefits
, generous paid time off, sick days & holidays
, retirement plans designed to secure your future. We don't stop there. We've also cultivated a variety of valuable programs focused on your personal well-being and professional growth
, ensuring you have the support you need to both inside and outside of work.

The lactoferrin control room operator will be responsible for both the wet and dry process of lactoferrin manufacturing as well as CIPs and sanitation of the area.

• Starting up and shutting down lactoferrin liquid process equipment, dryer process, packaging, and staging for warehouse.
• Responsible for operating any other equipment necessary to maintain efficient and high-quality production.
• Operate the filtration equipment to ensure quality product that meets specifications.
• Operate the ION exchange process to ensure quality product that meets specifications.
• Operate the Dryer to ensure quality product that meets specifications.
• Operate the Packaging equipment to ensure quality product that meets specifications.
• Operate the pallet jack/forklift for staging and put away of finished product.
• Maintain accurate and complete paperwork.
• Learn and operate computer related controls.
• Ongoing improvement of knowledge and understanding of all lactoferrin process equipment and protein in general.
• Monitor all streams to ensure the proper functionality of the various products.
• Maintain and monitor all Q.
  
  C. and production programs per CDI standards.
• Maintain equipment and work environment cleanliness.
• Responsible for proper product handling to ensure minimum product loss.
• Understand and conduct CIPs and other cleaning steps according to plant procedures.
• Follow all company policies as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Complete all paperwork neatly and correctly.
• Follow all Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).
• Follow all safety and working rules.
• Responsible for care and maintenance of company cleaning tools.
• Maintain a positive attitude and contribute towards a quality environment.
• Excellent regular full-time attendance in support of company objectives.
• Use initiative and judgment in making decisions, keeping with California Dairies, Inc. best interests.
• Support and enforce SQF / QA, GMP, Safety policies and procedures, and production needs. “Food Safety and Quality” are the responsibilities of this position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to complete training course on X-Ray awareness and safety.
• Must be able to work in a quick and efficient manner.
• Must be able to work in a safe manner and follow all safety procedures.
• Must demonstrate the ability to run equipment efficiently.
• Must have the ability to get along with co-workers, management personnel, customers, vendors, and employees in accordance with the company policies and working rules while ensuring a harmonious and conducive work environment.
• Must demonstrate good judgement when carrying out duties as assigned.
• Basic math and statistics reasoning required.
• Good technical skills with ability to…